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BIT O' DESCRIPTION:

This beautiful little Nixon campaign button would be the perfect addition to your political memorabilia collection. There is some light scratching and rubbing on the colored areas, but overall, the front of the pin is in great shape. The pinback is in great shape, as well. In my research, I found both red, white, and blue and purple, white, and blue with no discussion of faded colors. It seems there were two color schemes with the purple, red, and white being the rarer of the two. The button measures just barely under 1 inch in diameter. Along the back edge, the button reads - "Fin Comm to ReElect the Pres Paul Barrick Tres 1701 Penn Ave NW Wash DC" and "Coadco." Take a look at the extra pictures. We tried to offer as many details as possible. You'll also find that we used natural light, rather than flash in order to minimize glare. Pick this little gem up today, before it's gone!____________________

BIT O' HISTORY:

There is a TON of history behind pinback buttons! What follows is a compilation of information found on some smaller websites, a 2016 Time article, and personal historical knowledge.

While there are many ways to show your interest, participation, and side in political contests, one of the oldest and most popular ways to express political pride is to wear it right on your body, in the form of a campaign button.

Buttons and pins have been a part of election culture since the United States’ first presidential inauguration, when metal pins bearing the phrase “Long live the president” (a mutation and rejection of 'Long Live the King) and George Washington’s initials were worn by his supporters. Of course, buttons from early US history were all hand made through the end of the 19th century, so surviving examples are very few and far between. We know what we know largely because of hand drawn images from the 1700s and 1800s, and that history is rather more detailed, varied, and widespread than one might expect.

When Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861, pins with a ferrotype (a photograph made of tin and dark enamel or lacquer) of his image were the first campaign buttons to use a picture of a presidential candidate, due to the relatively recent development of the science of technology. The pins featured Lincoln’s image on the front and a locking pin on the back. The first mass-produced and collectible buttons for presidential campaigns, however, didn’t come around until 1896, when William McKinley ran against William Jennings Bryan. McKinley and Bryan got lucky, because that year Whitehead and Hoag in Newark, N.J., patented pin-back celluloid buttons, meaning they had a metal back with a straight pin and, on the front, celluloid covering to protect the image. Due to newly inexpensive printing technology, and low costs for the materials needed for the Whitehead and Hoag’s buttons, candidates could afford to widely distribute them and use them as true campaigning tools. Even though these mass produced buttons were more durable, they are still an extremely rare find today.

Campaign buttons for that year were also notable for taking advantage of the fact that there had been a lunar eclipse that year as well. Playing on what was happening celestially, campaign pins for McKinley would depict the Democrat’s photo crossing over and “eclipsing” a photo of his Republican rival. Bryan’s campaign did the same, and slogans included: “Total eclipse Nov. 6” and “Partial eclipse will be total in November.”

There are many campaign pins that have stayed in the public consciousness because they featured slogans that assumed their own cultural importance. Take for example the “I Like Ike” slogan that was coined to encourage Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower to run for president. It was very attractive to supporters because it was a roundabout way to express political leanings without committing to a certain party. At the time, Eisenhower was still serving as Army Chief of Staff and refused to commit to either the Republican or the Democratic party, meaning that citizens who liked Ike could make a statement about their political leanings without having to take a stand for a party. Of course, the rhyme helped make the slogan and pins memorable, as well.

“I Like Ike” paraphernalia is a prime example of a shift in campaign buttons from a straightforward show of support for a particular candidate to pieces of art that speak to the overall political discourse and discussion. Some pins accomplished this by avoiding candidates or party altogether and focusing on a specific issue.

During the 1960s, buttons described as “grassroots buttons” were made not by presidential campaigns themselves, but rather by citizens who wanted to support or bash another candidate or movement. A button that perfectly represents this type of sentiment came from the 1968 presidential campaign of Eugene McCarthy, whose critics created buttons with “McCarthy for Fuhrer” printed on them.

The sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s expressed itself through campaign buttons, as well. In 1972 when George McGovern challenged Richard (“Dick”) Nixon for the presidency, Nixon supporters even wore tongue-in-cheek buttons that played on their candidate’s nickname.

Political buttons still pack a major punch in only a few inches of circular space today and serve as a reflection of the political climate. The heated and divisive presidential campaigns for the 2016 presidential election have produced grassroots buttons that are every bit as incendiary as some candidates’ campaign rhetoric. Always take the opportunity to pick up those buttons because decades from now, you'll be the one with the gems!

Showing support (or opposition) for presidential candidates through pins and buttons is a practice nearly as old as the office of the president itself, and over time, it has evolved with the changing political landscape. Always take the opportunity to pick up those buttons when you see them because decades from now, you'll be the one with the gems!

***All items are sold as-is based on the pictures included in the listing. ***Our home is non-smoking, but we do share our home with a couple of amazing kitties. ***Please message us with any questions *before* purchase.***Real colors may vary slightly due to monitor calibrations.***Combined shipping is always an option for multiple purchases.***Any overages in estimated shipping will be applied to packing and handling, as we do not have a separate handling charge.

BIT O' DESCRIPTION:

This beautiful little Nixon campaign button would be the perfect addition to your political memorabilia collection. There is some light scratching and rubbing on the colored areas, but overall, the front of the pin is in great shape. The pinback is in great shape, as well. In my research, I found both red, white, and blue and purple, white, and blue with no discussion of faded colors. It seems there were two color schemes with the purple, red, and white being the rarer of the two. The button measures just barely under 1 inch in diameter. Along the back edge, the button reads - "Fin Comm to ReElect the Pres Paul Barrick Tres 1701 Penn Ave NW Wash DC" and "Coadco." Take a look at the extra pictures. We tried to offer as many details as possible. You'll also find that we used natural light, rather than flash in order to minimize glare. Pick this little gem up today, before it's gone!____________________

BIT O' HISTORY:

There is a TON of history behind pinback buttons! What follows is a compilation of information found on some smaller websites, a 2016 Time article, and personal historical knowledge.

While there are many ways to show your interest, participation, and side in political contests, one of the oldest and most popular ways to express political pride is to wear it right on your body, in the form of a campaign button.

Buttons and pins have been a part of election culture since the United States’ first presidential inauguration, when metal pins bearing the phrase “Long live the president” (a mutation and rejection of 'Long Live the King) and George Washington’s initials were worn by his supporters. Of course, buttons from early US history were all hand made through the end of the 19th century, so surviving examples are very few and far between. We know what we know largely because of hand drawn images from the 1700s and 1800s, and that history is rather more detailed, varied, and widespread than one might expect.

When Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861, pins with a ferrotype (a photograph made of tin and dark enamel or lacquer) of his image were the first campaign buttons to use a picture of a presidential candidate, due to the relatively recent development of the science of technology. The pins featured Lincoln’s image on the front and a locking pin on the back. The first mass-produced and collectible buttons for presidential campaigns, however, didn’t come around until 1896, when William McKinley ran against William Jennings Bryan. McKinley and Bryan got lucky, because that year Whitehead and Hoag in Newark, N.J., patented pin-back celluloid buttons, meaning they had a metal back with a straight pin and, on the front, celluloid covering to protect the image. Due to newly inexpensive printing technology, and low costs for the materials needed for the Whitehead and Hoag’s buttons, candidates could afford to widely distribute them and use them as true campaigning tools. Even though these mass produced buttons were more durable, they are still an extremely rare find today.

Campaign buttons for that year were also notable for taking advantage of the fact that there had been a lunar eclipse that year as well. Playing on what was happening celestially, campaign pins for McKinley would depict the Democrat’s photo crossing over and “eclipsing” a photo of his Republican rival. Bryan’s campaign did the same, and slogans included: “Total eclipse Nov. 6” and “Partial eclipse will be total in November.”

There are many campaign pins that have stayed in the public consciousness because they featured slogans that assumed their own cultural importance. Take for example the “I Like Ike” slogan that was coined to encourage Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower to run for president. It was very attractive to supporters because it was a roundabout way to express political leanings without committing to a certain party. At the time, Eisenhower was still serving as Army Chief of Staff and refused to commit to either the Republican or the Democratic party, meaning that citizens who liked Ike could make a statement about their political leanings without having to take a stand for a party. Of course, the rhyme helped make the slogan and pins memorable, as well.

“I Like Ike” paraphernalia is a prime example of a shift in campaign buttons from a straightforward show of support for a particular candidate to pieces of art that speak to the overall political discourse and discussion. Some pins accomplished this by avoiding candidates or party altogether and focusing on a specific issue.

During the 1960s, buttons described as “grassroots buttons” were made not by presidential campaigns themselves, but rather by citizens who wanted to support or bash another candidate or movement. A button that perfectly represents this type of sentiment came from the 1968 presidential campaign of Eugene McCarthy, whose critics created buttons with “McCarthy for Fuhrer” printed on them.

The sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s expressed itself through campaign buttons, as well. In 1972 when George McGovern challenged Richard (“Dick”) Nixon for the presidency, Nixon supporters even wore tongue-in-cheek buttons that played on their candidate’s nickname.

Political buttons still pack a major punch in only a few inches of circular space today and serve as a reflection of the political climate. The heated and divisive presidential campaigns for the 2016 presidential election have produced grassroots buttons that are every bit as incendiary as some candidates’ campaign rhetoric. Always take the opportunity to pick up those buttons because decades from now, you'll be the one with the gems!

Showing support (or opposition) for presidential candidates through pins and buttons is a practice nearly as old as the office of the president itself, and over time, it has evolved with the changing political landscape. Always take the opportunity to pick up those buttons when you see them because decades from now, you'll be the one with the gems!

***All items are sold as-is based on the pictures included in the listing. ***Our home is non-smoking, but we do share our home with a couple of amazing kitties. ***Please message us with any questions *before* purchase.***Real colors may vary slightly due to monitor calibrations.***Combined shipping is always an option for multiple purchases.***Any overages in estimated shipping will be applied to packing and handling, as we do not have a separate handling charge.

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